New ski lifts, lodging and extensive base area renovations at many Tahoe resorts await skiers and snowboarders for the upcoming season.Tahoe resorts are scrambling to finish their projects as winter weather is now just weeks away.At Sugar Bowl Resort, crews are getting ready to hang the cable on a new $3 million chairlift that will open up new terrain on the western edge of the mountain.An area called Strawberry Fields, once reserved only for those willing to hike to it, will now be serviced by the brand new Crow's Nest chairlift.The lift rises 1,000 vertical feet and will access intermediate and expert terrain with the addition of two groomed runs.An additional $17 million was spent on construction of the Sport Haus Aquatic and Fitness Center and permanent campus of the Sugar Bowl Academy.Across the Tahoe basin, resorts are in the midst of $100 million in capital improvements, according to Ski Lake Tahoe, a consortium of nine resorts working to promote the region.Many of the projects are a continuation of multi-year renovations and expansions, with more to come.Here is a breakdown of some of the improvements highlighted by Ski Lake Tahoe:Alpine Meadows: New state-of-the-art snowcats and expanded snowmaking equipment will combine for improved snow surface conditions. The mid-mountain lodge called The Chalet is being converted into a Bavarian-style beer garden with brews, sausage plates and raclette.Heavenly Mountain Resort: The Chateau is a new base area retail center expanding the Heavenly Village shopping and dining options. On the mountain, Heavenly is adding a four-lane zip line, treetop canopy tour, two ropes courses and an additional 3,000-foot-long zip line.Homewood: Additional groomers for the 2013-14 season will facilitate the resort's "Smart Slopes" sculpted beginner terrain, designed to make it easier for first-time skiers and snowboarders. A partnership with Pacific Crest Snowcats combines backcountry skiing with lakefront lodging.Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe: The resort has partnered with select Reno casinos to offer stay-and-ride packages. Expanded Wi-Fi service will make a day in the lodge more entertaining for non-skiers.Northstar: The resort is renovating cabins on its Big Springs Gondola. The Ripperoo Riglet Park is an area of sculpted terrain designed to help 3-6 year-olds learn to ride. Northstar will host two qualifying events for the 2014 Sochi Olympic team.Sierra-at-Tahoe: The resort spent $4.5 million on a new base facility and plaza, adding new retail space, demo centers and restaurants. A new sun deck will feature lounge chairs and fire pits.Squaw Valley: In addition to a $70 million, two-year renaissance, Squaw Valley spent $8 million this year on improvements. The Wanderlust Yoga Studio is now open. The Village at Squaw Valley as completed room renovations.

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New ski lifts, lodging and extensive base area renovations at many Tahoe resorts await skiers and snowboarders for the upcoming season.

Tahoe resorts are scrambling to finish their projects as winter weather is now just weeks away.

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At Sugar Bowl Resort, crews are getting ready to hang the cable on a new $3 million chairlift that will open up new terrain on the western edge of the mountain.

An area called Strawberry Fields, once reserved only for those willing to hike to it, will now be serviced by the brand new Crow's Nest chairlift.

The lift rises 1,000 vertical feet and will access intermediate and expert terrain with the addition of two groomed runs.

An additional $17 million was spent on construction of the Sport Haus Aquatic and Fitness Center and permanent campus of the Sugar Bowl Academy.

Across the Tahoe basin, resorts are in the midst of $100 million in capital improvements, according to Ski Lake Tahoe, a consortium of nine resorts working to promote the region.

Many of the projects are a continuation of multi-year renovations and expansions, with more to come.

Here is a breakdown of some of the improvements highlighted by Ski Lake Tahoe:

Alpine Meadows: New state-of-the-art snowcats and expanded snowmaking equipment will combine for improved snow surface conditions. The mid-mountain lodge called The Chalet is being converted into a Bavarian-style beer garden with brews, sausage plates and raclette.

Heavenly Mountain Resort: The Chateau is a new base area retail center expanding the Heavenly Village shopping and dining options. On the mountain, Heavenly is adding a four-lane zip line, treetop canopy tour, two ropes courses and an additional 3,000-foot-long zip line.

Homewood: Additional groomers for the 2013-14 season will facilitate the resort's "Smart Slopes" sculpted beginner terrain, designed to make it easier for first-time skiers and snowboarders. A partnership with Pacific Crest Snowcats combines backcountry skiing with lakefront lodging.

Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe: The resort has partnered with select Reno casinos to offer stay-and-ride packages. Expanded Wi-Fi service will make a day in the lodge more entertaining for non-skiers.

Northstar: The resort is renovating cabins on its Big Springs Gondola. The Ripperoo Riglet Park is an area of sculpted terrain designed to help 3-6 year-olds learn to ride. Northstar will host two qualifying events for the 2014 Sochi Olympic team.

Sierra-at-Tahoe: The resort spent $4.5 million on a new base facility and plaza, adding new retail space, demo centers and restaurants. A new sun deck will feature lounge chairs and fire pits.

Squaw Valley: In addition to a $70 million, two-year renaissance, Squaw Valley spent $8 million this year on improvements. The Wanderlust Yoga Studio is now open. The Village at Squaw Valley as completed room renovations.